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District 13 Toastmasters 2015 Fall Conference Embassy Suites Pittsburgh International Airport

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RED CARPET FALL CONFERENCEDISTRICT 13

November 6 - 8, 2015

The WOW Factor:Wonderful Opportunities Within Toastmasters

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RegistrationFriday Night Fun Night First Timers Reception

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BreakfastHeath Suddleson, DTM, PID: Keys to Effective Evaluations

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Greetings fellow Toastmasters and Friends!

I am so thrilled and excited about our District 13’s Red Carpet Fall Conference. Because you are reading this message, most likely you are here along with many of your fellow Toastmasters, experiencing the WOW Factor: Wonderful Opportunities Within. What make this conference special is the collabora-tive work and time many of you are applying to every aspect of this event. Our Program Quality Director, Dr. Hollis Batista, has been leading the charge to ensure we get valuable workshops, motivational speakers, and inspiring performances from our very best contestants at both, Table Topics Speech Contest and Humorous Speech Contest.

I am glad you decided to attend. This fall conference, like many others events our district sponsors, is designed to help and support you, the individual, as you work on your own very plan to achieve your own goals. Make every effort to get the most value from this conference. Meet and greet as many fellow Toastmasters you can, especially those who are attending district conferences for the first time, make them feel welcome and appreciated. Tracy Eichenlaub and her team are putting a very special First Timer event Friday evening, be there to meet, greet, and welcome your fellow Toastmasters. Diana Marongui and her team are preparing a fantastic Friday Night Fun Night with lively ac-tivities and learning opportunities. Get into the spirit of celebration, camara-derie and have fun! As you actively listen to Heath Suddleson, reflect on your own personal and professional experience, always asking yourself, what is in that message for me? Internalize those answers and make them part of your

District 13 Director

Josué Batista, DTM District 13 Director

day-to-day habits for success and growth.

Our workshop presenters are putting together the very best learning materials our district has ever had. They are experienced Toastmasters with relevant topics aimed to enhancing your prospects for success, inside and outside Toastmasters. Take notes, ask questions, discuss with others after the workshop, meet the presenters and follow up with them if you want to learn more about the topic. As important, internalize the material and find a way to apply as much of it to your own life. In some cases, take back and share with your club relevant points from the workshops.

The Table Topics Speech Contest and Humorous Speech Contest are some of the best examples of how the Toastmasters Interna-tional educational program is working well and helping individuals to be the very best they can be. Mike Pechalk and Don Michel will ensure we have well run contests to enjoy and for the contestants to experience the thrill of the competition first hand.

At the Hall of Fame luncheon, we will have the opportunity to recognize and encourage the accomplishments our district members and leaders have achieved since our last conference. Join with all your minds and hearts in that celebration. Join us for the Dinner Gala and the Sunday morning program. Both events will be filled with motivational and inspirational speakers and presenters.

We also have our semi-annual District Council Meeting Saturday afternoon. At this meeting, district related business will be discussed including the district budget and district leadership appointment confirmations. The district council—which includes district leaders, club presidents, and vice presidents education—serves as the administrative governing body of the district. Fellow toastmasters and friends, glad you are here and even more exciting is the prospect of you enhancing your leadership and commu-nication skills after this conference. Our volunteers, leaders, presenters, contestants, and chairs are doing their part. Make sure YOU do your part by not letting these wonderful opportunities just pass by you. Carpe Diem! Grab the day, seize the moment, make every minute count, grab as many opportunities at this conference to learn, to grow, to lead and to inspire others.

Cheers!Josué R. Batista, DTMDistrict Director District 13

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Welcome to District’s 13’s Red Carpet Event 2015 Fall Conference!!

The theme says it all, we are all STARS in District 13 and many clubs will walk the Red Carpet during Opening ceremonies, the Hall of Fame Luncheon and Evening Gala!!! As Toastmasters by attending this wonderful event you are taking advantage of the WOW Factor… Wonderful Opportunities Within this Conference, your clubs, Areas, Divisions but most importantly opportunities within yourself as you continue your personal Journey by grow-ing and developing your skills in communication and leadership.

The Conference starts with a fantastic Fun Night and First Timers event embracing the theme from Dr. Seuss’s book “Oh the Places You’ll Go…. (and we added), Especially in Toastmasters!” You will continue your journey into Saturday a full day filled from top to bottom with Opening Ceremonies, Guest Speaker Heath Suddle-son’s High Octane Management session.

Workshops by our very own Toastmaster members, Table Topics Contest, District Hall of Fame Luncheon, Humorous Speech Con-test, District Council Meeting, Dinner Gala with another fantastic

presentation from Heath Suddleson- The Attitude Check: Lessons In Leadership.

Sunday morning the journey continues with more from our Keynote speaker Heath Suddleson presenting a session on Keys to Effective Evaluations.

Don’t forget to stop by the Author’s Table and meet your Toastmaster’s Authors!!

A special thanks goes out to my wonderful team of hard working, dedicated and passionate Toastmasters members that made this event possible!! Especially my very organized and hard working Conference Chair Michael Leonard!

WOW! Look at all of these wonderful opportunities you will experience by attending District 13’s Red Carpet Event, 2015 Fall Conference. Discover new things; meet new people and most of all have FUN!!!

Dr. Hollis R. Batista, DTMDistrict 13 Program Quality [email protected]

Program Quality Director

Hollis Batista, DTMProgram Quality Director


Greetings Fellow Toastmasters and Friends, It is my pleasure to welcome you to our District 13 2015 Fall Conference. The conference is a perfect example of everything Toastmasters offers. As a collective group, we are given the opportunity to join together and share our passion of public speaking. We are able to enjoy and champion the growth of individuals within District 13. All this while learning from a se-ries of (what promised to be) engaging seminars cojent to your Toastmasters’ experience.

I would like to thank our Conference Chair, Mike Leonard, for all his hard work and leadership, as well as our our District Public Relations Manager, Carolyn Krachkowski, and our Webmas-ter Linda Young who did an excellent job in keeping our Fall Conference Website up to date. A huge thanks also goes out to all of you who volunteered their time in all the different confer-

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Francine Milligan, DTM Club Growth Director

ence roles to help make this conference a success. We could not have done this without all of you! You are all ROCK STARS!

This weekend I encourage everyone to explore all that this weekend has to offer. Meet like-minded indi-viduals, enjoy your passion, gain new ideas, and savor this red carpet moment.

If you have ideas you feel would benefit the district, please contact me via email at [email protected].

Welcome to District 13’s Red Carpet Event, 2015 Fall Conference!!

Best Wishes!

Francine Milligan, DTMClub Growth [email protected]


District 13 DirectorJosué Batista, DTM

Program Quality Director Hollis Batista, DTM

Club Growth Director Francine Milligan, DTM

Immediate Past District GovernorMelissa McGavick, DTM, IPDG

Public Relations ManagerCarolyn Krachkowski, DTM

Adiminsitation ManagerRachel Kenyon, CC, CL, LDREXC

Finance ManagerMary Cornwall, DTM

Logistics ManagerKevin Margo, CC

Division A DirectorJoe Arnold, DTM

Division B DirectorKathleen Kuznicki, ACB, ACS

Division C DirectorJames Gurksnis, ACS, ALB

Division D DirectorScott Herring, ACS, ALB

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Division A

Area 1 DirectorBen Reynolds, CC

Area 2 DirectorJustin Conley, ACB, ALB

Area 3 DirectorTracy Eichenlaub, ACG, ALB, LDREXC

Area 4 DirectorBeverly Wise, ACS, ALB

Area 5 DirectorMike Pechalk, ACS

Division C

Area 21 DirectorRick Zollner, ACB, ALB

Area 22 DirectorJulia Nelson Glover, ALB

Area 23 DirectorPam Ludin, CC, CL

Area 24 DirectorStephanie Simmons, CC, ALB

Division D

Area 31 DirectorStuart Strickland, ACB, ALB

Area 32 DirectorLisa D’Onofrio, CC, CL

Area 33 DirectorVanessa Matthews, ACS

Area 34 DirectorTao He, CC

Area 35 DirectorJoe Furmanski

Division B

Area 11 DirectorDawn Staropoli, CC, CL

Area 12 DirectorSue Ellis, ACS, ALB

Area 13 DirectorStephanie Richman, ACS

Area 14 DirectorTom Quiggle, CC, CL


Our keynote speaker is a Past International Director (2009-2011) with over 25 years of business project management experience. His projects have taken him around the globe, and his expertise has landed him with chapters in two books about business practices. He’ll deliver the keynote address, workshops, and even the Sunday breakfast session.

High Octane Management: Saturday Morning

The Attitude Check: Lessons in Leadership: Saturday Keynote at Gala

Keys to Effective Evaluations: Sunday Breakfast

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Heath Suddleson | Keynote SpeakerPast International Director

Keynote SpeakerHeath Suddleson, DTM/PID


Table Topics Contest

Table Topics Contest Agenda Ballroom | 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Contestant Briefing Don Michael, DTMChief Judge Briefing Stephanie Scott, DTM

Call to Order Don Michael, DTM

Welcome Don Michael, DTM

Let the Contest Begin!

Contestants (in alphabetical order):

Speaking Order Place ____ Max Almeida ____ ____ Malissa Ann Clay ____ ____ Michael Cortes ____ ____ Karissa Kilgore ____ ____ Jessica Mineard ____ ____ Joe O’Keeffe ____ ____ Alexis Sanders ____ ____ Bob Walter ____

Announcement of Speaking Order Don Michael, DTM

Please observe a minute of silence between each contestant with an indefinite period of silence after the last speaker. Note: Speaking order was determined via drawing with the contestants, during the pre-con-test briefing.

Contestant Interviews Don Michael, DTM

Presentation of Awards Don Michael, DTM

Announcements Don Michael, DTM


Table Topics™ conTesTJudge’s guide and Ballot

Judge’s Official Ballot – Table Topics™ Contest

(Detach and submit to counters)

Name of Contestant

First Place: ___________________________________________________________________

Second Place: ________________________________________________________________

Third Place: __________________________________________________________________

Place Ranking POints (for counters’ use only)

First Place 3 points

Second Place 2 points

Third Place 1 point

(Signature of Judge) (Judge’s Name; Please Print)

Speech DevelopmentOpening, Body, Close,Organization, Smoothness

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30 23-29 17-22 0-16

EffectivenessLogic, Directness, EnthusiasmAchievement of Purpose,Audience Response

25 18-24 11-17 0-10

PhysicalAppearance, Body Language,Speaking Area

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15 11-14 6-10 0-5

VoiceFlexibility, Volume

15 11-14 6-10 0-5

AppropriatenessTo Speech PurposeAnd Audience

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10 8-9 6-7 0-5

CorrectnessGrammar, Pronunciation,Word Selection

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TOTAL SCORE (100 Points Possible)

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Content (55%)

Speech Development is the way the speaker puts ideas together so the audience can understand them. The Table Topics™ response is structured around a purpose, and this structure must include an opening, body and con clusion. The response is supported by relevant examples and illustrations, facts and figures, if appropriate, and is delivered smoothly.

Effectiveness is your subjective judgement of how the response came across. Were you able to determine the speaker’s purpose? Did the speech relate directly to the given question or topic? Was the response clearly and logically presented?

Delivery (30%)

Physical presentation of the response carries part of the responsibility for effective communication. The speaker’s appear-ance should reinforce his or her response. Body language should support points through gestures, expressions and body positioning. The speaker makes effective use of and stays within the designated speaking area.

Voice is the sound that carries the message. It should be flexible, moving from one pitch level to another for emphasis, and should have a variety of rate and volume. A good voice can be clearly heard and the words easily understood.

Language (15%)

Appropriateness of language refers to the choice of words that relate to the speech purpose and to the particular audi-ence hearing the speech. Language should promote clear understanding of thoughts and should fit the occasion precisely.

Correctness of language ensures that attention will be directed toward what the speaker says, not how it is said. Proper use of grammar and correct pronunciation will show that the speaker is the master of the words being used.

JUDge’s cODe Of ethics1. Judges will consciously avoid bias of any kind in selecting first, second and third place contestants. They will not

consider any contestant’s club, area, division or district affiliation. Nor will they consider any contestant’s age, sex, race, creed, national origin, profession or political beliefs. They will demonstrate the utmost objectivity.

2. Judges will not time the speeches and will not consider the possibility of under-time or overtime when judging a contestant’s speech.

3. Judges will support by word and deed the contest rules and judging standards, refraining from public criticism of the contest and revealing scores and ranking only in accordance with official policy.

© 2011 Toastmasters International. All rights reserved. Toastmasters International, the Toastmasters International logo, and all other Toastmasters International trademarks and copyrights are the sole property of Toastmasters International and may be used only with permission.

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Jill Tuttle, ACB, ALBBreakout Room 1 |11:10 am-12 pm

Join Jill for her workshop focused on the use of the Moments of Truth module. As we seek to either improve our club environ-ment or maintain our club’s standards, we discover that the Mo-ments of Truth are the right tools to get the job done.

Jill Tuttle, ACB ALB, is the immediate past Area 23 Area Governor and current Penn Hills club president. Jill joined Toastmasters in the fall of 2011 and instantly felt welcomed. Jill enjoys the TM blend of communication and leadership skills building practices. Being involved in TM has greatly expanded her friendships and life experiences.

Moments of Truth: Inside the Toastmaster Toolbox

Morning Workshops

Alexandra Sabina, ACB, ALBBreakout Room 2 |11:10 am - 12 pm

What is MeetUp.com? Who are their users? How can you make Meetup users your new Toastmaster club members? What is the cost of gaining a new TM club member? How does a club evalu-ate the financial risk vs reward argument of using Meetup? Can multiple TM clubs share one Meetup account? I’ll show you how the Aspinwall Toastmasters club went from 27 members to over 40 members within one year, and how we overcame the un-known fears of investing money into MeetUp.com.

Alexandra Sabina ACB, ALBA native Pittsburgher, Alexandra has been helping individuals by offering a variety of seminars and workshops for the past eight years. Alexandra is in the midst of building a Mentoring practice for herself (TenMinuteVirtues.com), while presently offering “How To” and “Do It Herself” women’s workshops for Home Depot.

MeetUp.com!Capitalizing on new technology for the betterment of all Toastmasters clubs


Francine Milligan, DTMBreakout Room 3 |11:10 am-12 pm

In his workshop, Francine will take a look at some of the reasons people join Toastmasters and some of the things that cause them to stay members. Francine is currently serving as the Club Growth Director for District 13. In this workshop, he will help us take a look at why people join Toastmasters, how to get more people to join Toastmasters, and what can be done to ensure that more people stay members longer.

Francine Milligan, DTM, has been a member of Toastmasters for over thirteen years. During her tenure she has held various club and District leadership roles, attaining her DTM in 2011. Francine continues to explore all Toastmasters has to offer and is passion-ate about Toastmasters and the benefits the program has to offer to its members, having seen the impact it has had on her own professional career and the careers of others. Francine currently works within Risk Management at PNC and is an active participate in her department’s mentoring program as both a mentor and mentee, facilitating book club discussions and leading workshops on leadership development skills, with the goal of pursuing a career in training and development.

A Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime

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Morning Workshops


Stephanie Simmons, CC, ALBBreakout Room 3 |10:40 am-11:25 am

Do your members look forward to your next Toastmasters meet-ing? Are most of your guests joining your club? If your answer to either question is “no,” it’s time to find out why. Every club gains a new member now and then. But do those members stay? If not, why not? If new members generally don’t stay with a club, the club is not meeting their needs. For sustained membership growth, make your club worth belonging to and member-friend-ly!

Stephanie Simmons, CC, ALB, is the current Area 24 Director. Stephanie is currently a member of Grace Memorial Presbyterian Church and active in many facets of the church. She belongs to the Church Communications, Community Regeneration, Music and Worship and Presbyterian Women ministries of the church. She was a past co-chair for the church’s 138th Anniversary and is an ordained Deacon. Her Toastmaster journey fits well with her vocation.

Making Your Club Member Friendly

Afternoon Workshops

Don Michaels, DTMBreakout Room 1 |1:30 pm-2:20 pm

Do you want to be a more impactful speaker? Building a rock-solid connection with your audience is the best way to ensure that your message is heard…and remembered. In this interactive workshop, Don will share three simple ways to help you connect with any audience pretty darn quick. You will leave the session with a plan that you can use in your very next speech. Then, you’ll have the audience in the palm of your hands.

Don Michel, DTMDon has been a member of Toastmasters since 2008 and is the current President of the Westinghouse Toastmasters Club. He works as a Marketing Operations Manager at Westinghouse and also serves as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania.Don is an accomplished public speaker having advanced to the Finals of the District 13 In-ternational Speech Contest in 2011, 2014, and 2015. In 2014, Don won the District 13 championship and traveled to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to compete in the International Semifinals of the Toast-masters World Championship of Public Speaking.Don’s first book, Halftime Adjustments: Lessons Learned from a Layoff at 40, is available on Amazon.com.

Connect With Your Audience PDQ!


Corey Keller CC, CLBreakout Room 3 | 1:30 pm-2:20 pm

How much time do you spend in meetings? Are they always a productive use of your time? If not, then join Corey in this Suc-cess Leadership Series to review the techniques and dynamics of small group meetings.

Corey Keller CC, CLToastmaster Corey Keller writes code, speaks in public, runs in the snow, dances at weddings, and, along with his wife, teaches their kids about the Imagi-NATION.

How to Conduct the Modern Meeting

Afternoon Workshops

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Humorous Speech Contest

Humorous Speech Contest Agenda Ballroom | 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm

Contestant Briefing Michael Pechalk, ACSChief Judge Briefing Stephanie Scott, DTM

Call to Order Michael Pechalk, ACS

Welcome Michael Pechalk, ACS

Let the Contest Begin!

Contestants (in alphabetical order):

Speaking Order Place ____ Claudette Biers ____ ____ Paul Matthews, Jr. ____ ____ Caleb Muller ____ ____ Sheryland Neal ____ ____ Tom Parmelee ____ ____ Deborah Radamile ____ ____ Nate Stephens ____ ____ Charles Wilson ____

Announcement of Speaking Order Michael Pechalk, ACS

Please observe a minute of silence between each contestant with an indefinite period of silence after the last speaker. Note: Speaking order was determined via drawing with the contestants, during the pre-contest briefing.

Contestant Interviews Michael Pechalk, ACS

Presentation of Awards Michael Pechalk, ACS

Announcements Michael Pechalk, ACS


Humorous speecH contestJudge’s guide and Ballot

Judge’s Official Ballot – Humorous Speech Contest

(Detach and submit to counters)

Name of Contestant

First Place: ___________________________________________________________________

Second Place: ________________________________________________________________

Third Place: __________________________________________________________________

Place Ranking POints (for counters’ use only)

First Place 3 points

Second Place 2 points

Third Place 1 point

(Signature of Judge) (Judge’s Name; Please Print)

Speech DevelopmentStructure, Organization, Support Material c

ontent

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15 12-14 10-11 0-9

EffectivenessAchievement of Purpose,Interest, Reception

10 8-9 6-7 0-5

Speech ValueIdeas, Logic, Original Thought

15 12-14 10-11 0-9

Audience ResponseAttentiveness, Laughter, Interest, Reception

15 12-14 10-11 0-9

PhysicalAppearance, Body Language,Speaking Area

delivery

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10 8-9 6-7 0-5

VoiceFlexibility, Volume

10 8-9 6-7 0-5

MannerDirectness, Assurance,Enthusiasm

10 8-9 6-7 0-5

AppropriatenessTo Speech PurposeAnd Audience

language

15

10 8 6-7 0-5

CorrectnessGrammar, Pronunciation,Word Selection

5 4 3 2

TOTAL SCORE (100 Points Possible)

JUDging iteMs

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EXCELLENT

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GOOD

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FAIR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

nOte: Votes must be cast for first, second and third place or the ballot will be voided.


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Content (55%)

Speech Development is the way the speaker puts ideas together so the audience can understand them. The speech is structured around a purpose, and this structure must include an opening, body and con clusion. A good speech immedi-ately engages the audience’s attention and then moves forward toward a sig nificant conclusion. This development of the speech structure is supported by relevant examples and illustrations, facts and figures, delivered with such smoothness that they blend into the framework of the speech to present the audience with a unified whole.

Effectiveness is measured in part by the audience’s reception of the speech, but a large part is your subjective judgement of how the speech came across. You should ask yourself such questions as “Was I able to determine the speaker’s pur-pose?” “Did the speech relate directly to that purpose?” “Was the audience’s interest held by the speaker?” “Was this speech subject appropriate for this particular audience?”

Speech Value justifies the act of speaking. The speaker has a responsibility to say something meaningful and original to the audience. The listeners should feel the speaker has made a contribution to their thinking. The ideas should be impor-tant ones, although this does not preclude a humorous presentation of them.

Audience Response reflects the audience’s reaction to the speech. Did the speech hold the audience’s interest? Did people understand and laugh at the humor?

Delivery (30%)

Physical presentation of a speech carries part of the responsibility for effective communication. The speaker’s appearance should reinforce the speech, whether profound, sad, humorous or instructional. Body language should support points through gestures, expressions and body positioning. The speaker makes effective use of and stays within the designated speaking area.

Voice is the sound that carries the message. It should be flexible, moving from one pitch level to another for emphasis, and should have a variety of rate and volume. A good voice can be clearly heard and the words easily understood.

Manner is the indirect revelation of the speaker’s real self as the speech is delivered. The speaker should speak with enthusiasm and assurance, showing interest in the audience and confidence in their reactions.

Language (15%)

Appropriateness of language refers to the choice of words that relate to the speech purpose and to the particular audi-ence hearing the speech. Language should promote clear understanding of thoughts and should fit the occasion precisely.

Correctness of language ensures that attention will be directed toward what the speaker says, not how it is said. Proper use of grammar and correct pronunciation will show that the speaker is the master of the words being used.

JUDge’s cODe Of ethics1. Judges will consciously avoid bias of any kind in selecting first, second and third place contestants. They will not

consider any contestant’s club, area, division or district affiliation. Nor will they consider any contestant’s age, sex, race, creed, national origin, profession or political beliefs. They will demonstrate the utmost objectivity.

2. Judges will not time the speeches and will not consider the possibility of under-time or overtime when judging a contestant’s speech.

3. Judges will support by word and deed the contest rules and judging standards, refraining from public criticism of the contest and revealing scores and ranking only in accordance with official policy.

© 2011 Toastmasters International. All rights reserved. Toastmasters International, the Toastmasters International logo, and all other Toastmasters International trademarks and copyrights are the sole property of Toastmasters International and may be used only with permission.

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Looking to become a professional speaker? Come to ProMasters where you will:

• Give long form speeches• Receive quality feedback• Network with other aspiring professionals• Take your speaking to the next level!

Toastmasters provides a safe, low-cost, and effective learning environment for people looking to im-prove their communication and leadership skills. ProMasters bridges the gap for those who want to take those skills and monetize them.

PROMASTERS CLUB2st & 4rd Fridays 7-9pmGiant Eagle Cranberry • Meeting room in Beer Market20111 US 19 – Cranberry, PA 16066

Contact us for more information: Russell Drake (President) [email protected] or Jim Perry (Membership) [email protected]

The Next Step Club - Division D’s Advanced Toastmasters Club

WHEN: 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM WHERE: 525 William Penn Place - 11th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA

he Next Step Toastmasters club focuses on helping you learn and grow beyond your CC and CL by giving you dedicated time to work on longer speech projects, providing focused round robin evaluations and providing guidance to those pursing advanced leadership opportunities within the District!

Advanced Toastmasters Clubs

Achievers Club - District 13’s Advanced Toastmasters Club

WHEN: Sundays from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM WHERE: The Wooden Nickel12120 State Route 30North Huntington, PA 15642


Do you have the “Speaking Bug”?

It’s sort of like the Flu Bug without the aches and pains and runny nose. If you have it, you know it!

If you have it, you should be aware of a Speaking Bug Support Group, better known as

Achievers Toastmasters Club #902

Here’s what Achievers has to offer people with the Speaking Bug: Evaluators who understand the needs of Advanced Speakers Coaches and Mentors who understand your situation Networking with other skilled speakers and with District 13 Leaders

What do you have to do to be a part of this Speaking Bug Support Group? Actively participate in a meeting one Sunday per month Maintain membership in your home club Complete your CC (visitors are welcome before they complete the CC)

o Membership

UPCOMING MEETINGS Meetings are from 2:30 – 4:30 pm, followed by optional “Post-Toasties” dinner

Sunday, October 26, 2014 Sunday, November 16, 2014

Eat’n Park in Robinson Township Monroeville Public Library 100 Park Manor Drive 4000 Gateway Campus Blvd, Pittsburgh PA 15205 Monroeville, PA 15146 Meet and eat in the “Meeting Room” Meet in “Program Room” downstairs Dinner after at a local restaurant

Membership

Contact Phone #: 740-589-0900 email: [email protected] Website: achievers902.toastmastersclubs.org

5 Steps to Successful Leadership

Workshop 11/16/2014


Embassy Suites Floor Map


International Director – Russell Drake, DTM

Come to congratulate and meet our new International Director, District 13’s Russell Drake, DTM. Past District Governor, accomplished speaker, and founder of “Theory of One,” Russell will serve as a member of the Toastmas-ters International Board of Directors.

“I am a “working ambassador” for the organization. I work with the Board to develop, support and modify the policies and procedures that guide Toastmasters International in fulfilling its mission.”


Winter TLI January 9, 2016

Westmoreland County Community College

DISTRICT 13

Spring Conference April 22-23, 2016

Embassy Suites Pittsburgh International Airport

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